Tesla Axes Most of Supercharger Team in Blow to Other Automakers

– Ford, GM, other carmakers in midst of tapping into Tesla plugs

– Decision said to slow growth of network; some may be rehired

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Almost every major manufacturer in the US is now in the process

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connecting to the extensive network of public charging stations that Supercharger

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a company founded by Tesla Inc., has removed almost all of its staff.

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According to a source familiar with the situation, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk decided

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